Hi! I guess it's time I talk a bit about the things I am most familiar with; my favorite local food! heh... :D
"Nyaman" entails delicious in Sarawak language/slang.
My favorite local food has got to be Laksa Sarawak, which is famous here in Kuching. A bowl usually cost about RM4-5 at a restaurant. In a bowl, you'll find "bihun", a white thin noodle, bean sprout, thinly-sliced rolled eggs, prawns and of course the broth and a bit of spicy sambal and a slice of lime. The best places to get this delicacy is at Pak Amit's Cafe at Jalan Astana or near the Sunday Market at Satok. Or at food court stall in The Spring, Kuching.
Next, is Kolok Mee. What I love about this dish is the soup and spicy soy sauce sambal that come separately with the noodle and slices of beef. (or chicken). Therefore, you can choose having it dry or with the soup. However, without the sambal, it will just turn out a bland bowl of noodle. It costs around RM3.50-5.00 per bowl. I used to eat them at Chilipeppers near MAS office in the afternoon. Of course, you can also find this dish at The Bimmers cafe at Gitak or one of the food stalls in Kubah Ria.
Another local dish here in Sarawak has got to be Ayam Pansuh. It's a traditional dish of chicken cooked and stuffed insidie a bamboo with different kinds of leaves and herbs that will give the chicken a burst of flavors. I have never cooked this dish, therefore I am not an expert on how it is done. I find that some people have different taste buds. I enjoy this dish if it is cooked well with enough spices and herbs.
When in Sarawak, don't forget to try the "terubok masin". It's basically a salted fish that is fried. Best eaten with rice and some chilies and lime. Do beware of the sharp and minuscule fish bones! But it is always worth it.
Kuching is also famous for their deserts. One of the many sought after deserts is "ais kacang". I know you can get this in Peninsular M'sia as well. However, Sarawak Ais Kacang is definitely different in terms of taste and texture. I would recommend you to try Swee Kang's Ais Kacang or Lock Ann's Cafe. What is famous about this is that it uses "Gula Apong", which is the brown substance that is a type of sugar found in Sarawak. It is different from "gula Melaka" that can be found in Peninsular M'sia. Underneath layers of fine ice, there are red beans, cincau (grass jelly), cendol, agar-agar and sago. A bowl of this is about RM2.00-2.50.
When you intend to visit, don't forget Sarawak Layered Cakes. There are many stores that sells layered cakes. Three of the famous ones are Afifi's, Mira Cake House and Dayang's. Assorted designs, flavors and colors can be found. I prefer baking them for the festive season of Aidilfitri. There are so many names for the cakes such as Pua Kumbu, lapis Cadbury, lapis masam manis, lapis Tarendak and so on. It's usually made from eggs, butter (some cheaper cakes are made from margarine, I prefer using butter), sugar and assorted ingredients.
And not forgetting my fav drink. It's called Teh C Peng Special. It has 3 layers, bottom one is the "gula apong", second is the evaporated milk and the top most is tea. A glass of this usually cost RM2-3. It is refreshing, especially during hot weather. Stir the whole content before having a sip! ;)
There you go! These are some of the local favs. Tell me what you love!
xoxo
capriciousgirlinside
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